The 24th annual Skokie Spirit Runs are set for Sunday morning, Oct. 27, at Rush North Shore Mecical Center, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie.

Open to runners, walkers and families, the 2002 event will include a 5K run (8:30 a.m.), 10K run (8:35 a.m.) and a fun walk (8:40 a.m.) .

Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 13 and under. This includes entry in a raffle for a pair of round-trip tickets donated by American Airlines to any destination in the continental U.S.

The Skokie Spirit is a USATF-certified and Chicago Area Runners Association-registered race. There is a $1 discount for CARA members. Awards will be given to the tgop three in 14 age groups for males and females in the 5K and 10K.

Individuals, as well as corporate, family or school teams, are encouraged to race.

The event is staged by Rush North Shore, which is committed to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered health care for the community it serves.

Call 847-933-6698 or 847-933-6000 for more information.